"Even if Russia kills us, there are plans for the Ukrainians," he said.
Journalist Margaret Brennan asked Blinken about this on her foreign policy program 'Face the Nation'. The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, said in a statement that he had been in Ukraine the day before and had met with Foreign Minister Dimitro Kuleba. Without elaborating, he said the Ukrainians have plans to maintain the continuity of the government; That one way or another.
A short video has been posted on the television show's Twitter account. In the video, Blinken is seen praising Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the leadership of his government. Blinken thinks the country's leaders are the epitome of a truly courageous Ukrainian people.
Ukraine's president has survived three assassination attempts since the Russian offensive began 12 days ago. According to the Times, the plots were foiled when Ukrainian officials were warned. Two separate assassination groups were sent to assassinate Zelensky.
Recently, Zelensky expressed his displeasure, saying that all those who were "committing atrocities" in the fighting would be punished. Russia has claimed responsibility for the attack, which killed hundreds of people; Including women and children. However, the veracity of that claim could not be immediately verified.
"It's a murder, a premeditated murder," Zelensky said after the shelling began on Monday. We will not forgive, we will not forget, we will punish all those who commit atrocities in our land in this fight. There is no place of peace in the world for them except the grave.
The third round of talks between the two countries is scheduled to take place in Belarus on Monday to find a way to end the fighting.
Russia has refused to attend Monday's hearing in the International Criminal Court (ICC) on military action in Ukraine. Ukraine has demanded an end to the aggression in that court. Alexander Sholgin, Russia's ambassador to The Hague, said his government would not attend the hearing.
The Chief Justice of the United Nations Supreme Court has expressed regret over the absence of the Russian Federation in the hearing.Ukraine's representative in court, Anton Kornevich, said: "The fact that the seats of the Russians are vacant shows a lot. They are not here, they are on the battlefield. ‘
Ukraine's envoy Kornevich also accused Moscow of violating the Convention on Genocide. He says Russia is trying to justify its aggression by using a non-existent genocide as a false background. "Putin is lying that Ukrainian citizens are dying," he said.
Ukraine has called on Russia to immediately intervene in its military operations, stop the killing of more civilians, and stop any genocidal acts or talks aimed at genocide.
Russia and Ukraine are members of the International Court of Justice. Both sides have signed the Convention on Genocide.
In a huge speech in Sydney, Scott Morrison said China has repeatedly spoken of respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. He added that no other country could have more influence over Russia than China. That's why he said to show it not just in the face.
China has not yet condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine or expressed support for Moscow. However, Wang Yi indicated earlier this week that Beijing was ready to mediate a ceasefire.
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